Tuesday, January 1, 2013

THIS AND THAT

One more day of doing nothing.....and then it's back to Atlanta. Oh yeah......and back to that dang Show House.

Every time somebody mentions it I want to stick my fingers in my ear and shout "la la la la la la".....not yet.....I don't want to think about it.

In fact at Brunch today, with some of our friends who were helping to ring in the new year with us, I said......."I have to leave..... I have GOT to blog today." "No I can't have a mimosa cause drunk blogging is not really what my readers want."

The time is 5:30 pm and the job of motivating myself has felt like Noah when he was building the Arc. Add a completely ADD brain to that equation and "Houston....we got problems!"

Before I left.... I was playing around with this.

I was putting together a plan with this Thibaut wallpaper.

Here is what I would do. Put wainscoting [painted white] on the bottom and the wallpaper above. The black and white on the side chair seats. Use the blue for upholstered end chairs, with the yellow fabric as pillows. Then make window treatments from the scrim with the yellow tape down the leading edge.

I also started moving some furniture around .....just for grins.

Has anyone picked up the Country Living White issue [february]? Oh Lord....it is packed with a whole bunch of goodness. I read an article about a former Pottery Barn exec who started an Eco-Friendly Boutique called Greenhouse Design Studio. I am sure that you guys are scratching your head thinking "Sherry we already know that....where you been girl."

News to me and there is some really cute stuff for sale.

Like these vintage pillow covers.

Vintage stools....

These linens.

You might want to check it out if you didn't spend every last red penny on Christmas.....

With small interruptions I managed to finished this in a record 2 hours.

I am not looking forward to all of the organization post that will be coming my way. I remember last year it made me feel so anxious.... that I was such a loser.

31 comments:

Love the floral fabric! Would you mind sharing a source? Please & Thank You! Sometimes we make things harder by avoiding them, but once we start we realize it really wasn't gonna be that bad. Happy New Year!!

Loving what you are putting together! Christmas decor is down, except our family room tree (our college freshie who is attending the Passion conference as I type, was begging me not to take it down before she leaves! UGH...I am ready for a clean slate, or at least a less clutter, pine free family room). And, I apparently have been hanging out with you under the same rock. Thanks for introducing me. However, I am sure hubby's wallet is cringing!! LOLHappy New Year Girlfriend!!

Happy new year Sherry! I thought the same thing about the most recent Country Living - fabulous! Thanks for the glimpses into your projects - I'm loving your grouping of framed prints - where do you get all of those great frames??

Happy New Year, Sherry. Seriously, no mimosas? Impressive blogging. Why don't I know that Thibault paper? I MUST see it in person. Is it new? Every one of those fabrics with it is killer. Gorgeous look. You are off to a great 2013, that's obvious :)

Greenhouse Design Studio...nope not a clue so move over girlfriend I'm in that loser boat with ya! Hey may I please have that capital picture you have shown above? The husband collects them and it would be perfect in his group of pictures...thanks ever so much...;) You do good work in two hours flat can't wait to see your finished results.

I stumbled upon your blog two nights ago and I spent FOUR hours reading your blog posts! It is rare that I find a blogger who has my exact taste. You are the closest I have ever found! I sure do wish you lived in Charleston! I am struggling with what to put above my twins' beds! Toddler beds. We plan on selling the house in June, so my "normal" large Ikea pic's will not happen. You have great style, taste, and personality!

Love the black and white and the yellow bird fabric, trim perfection!! Today is take down day. I am dragging my feet to be honest!! Such a chore, no fun!!Time to put my big girl panties on and get to work,Happy Tuesday,Kathysue

Shay-ray! Happy New Year, girl, you are off to a good start. I'm with you, I feel angst over organizational stuff too, cause I ain't there yet. I'm still looking at clutter around this place. Got to get busy!

Your showhouse is going to be stunning, with you and Lori working your magic. Hope to see you soon!!

Thank goodness there is someone else who feels the same way about all those organizing stories. I have the best of intentions but never seem to cross the finish line when it comes to starting off the new year.

Happy New Year, Sherry! Are you home yet? Loved all your Instagram photos. Looked like you had a fabulous time. And I hope you'll take us on a tour of your neighbor's house again. You know....the neighbor who has it all :) xoL

We still have holiday guests (step sons and girlfriends) and 7 of 8 of us have confirmed cases of the flu. Stop by my blog next week....can assure you there won't be organization going on! In fact, that Happy New Year post could be up for months! Seriously though, I love the wallpaper and your plan. I am a big fan of wainscoting and cannot wait to see your plan come to life. Enjoy the last days of rest!

Hi Sherry,So glad you are starting the year off with a vacay!Smart girl you are!Looking forward to all the fun projects you will be working on in 2013.Don't spare us drunken blogging next time, coming from you it would be the best!!!!Happy New YearTerri

I'm with you on the organization posts...anxiety producing! I feel the same way about all the holiday decor/crafting posts. I have to watch where I click from November through January. Yours is safe! Whew! xo!